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Infant Care At Covenant Presbyterian Church

Scranton, PA · Lackawanna County
550 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
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Quick Facts

Capacity
36 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 348-0531
550 Madison Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258482
License Issued
Oct 5, 2026
Active Through
Oct 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep observed a plastic truck on the outdoor playground with broken edges which created sharp edges.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, the truck was discarded.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep reviewed the facility's emergency plan. There was no written verification to show a copy of the plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will send a copy of the emergency plan to the county and local agencies.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/6/26, certification rep observed several accessible outlets in the indoor play area. During the inspection, children under 5 were using the play are.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will put outlet covers in all accessible outlets.
2026-03-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/12/26, certification rep observed cracked plastic, which created a sharp edge, on a riding toy in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed cracked piece from the toy car.
2026-03-12 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/12/26, certification rep observed an uncovered trash can with soiled diapers in the young toddler classroom.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new trash can was purchased and placed in the classroom. Remind staff to make sure garbage can lids are closed at all times.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection, certification rep observed the fee agreement for child # 1 to be missing the fee amount and the date in which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will update the form when the parent picks up.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, the emergency plan on file did not include a statement regarding the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will update the emergency plan by adding a continuity of operations plan.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3270.15(a) - Building Codes Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.15(a)

Description: Building Codes

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, the legal entity was unable to provide a valid certificate of occupancy.

Correction Required: A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Church administrator will obtain a certificate of occupancy from Labor and Industry or the City of Scranton.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed that more than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff # 2. This is evidenced by the health assessment forms on file dated 6/23/23 and 7/8/25.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, the health form for staff # 2 was valid.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed that more than 60 months passed between clearance updates for staff # 1. This is evidenced by the state police clearances dated 1/13/20 and 5/20/25, child abuse clearances dated 1/9/20 and 5/20/25, FBI clearances dated 2/4/20 and 5/23/25, and the NSOR certificates dated 1/9/20 and 5/23/25. Certification rep observed more than 60 months between NSOR verifications for staff # 2. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificates dated 5/15/20 and 5/29/25. Certification rep observed more than 60 months between NSOR verifications for staff # 3. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificated dated 5/13/20 and 5/13/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, all clearances were valid.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(d)

Description: On excursions

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/23/25, certification rep observed staff on the playground without a first aid kit.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, the director gave staff the first aid kit and reminded them that they must bring it outside.
2025-07-23 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/34/25, certification observed more than 30 day between fire alarm test logs. This is evidenced by fire alarm test logs dated 11/20/24 to 1/16/25, 1/16/25 to 2/20/25, and the last fire alarm test log was dated 6/12/25 as of the date of inspection.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the renewal inspection, the fire alarms were tested and sounded throughout the center. The date was documented on the test log.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked riding toy with a pinch point observed on the outdoor play area. There was storage bench for outdoor doors observed to have a crack on top, which also created a pinch point.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The riding toy will be discarded today. The edges of the bench will be taped over to eliminate the pinch point.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the older toddler classroom was broken and not registering at 45 degrees or below.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new thermometer will be purchased for the older toddler refrigerator.
2024-07-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and 2 do not have the parent's work address and phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will have the parents provide the missing information.

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